June 16
Nigeria: 9 Nigerian Girls Trafficked to Ghana Arrive, Handed Over to NAPTIP
Daily Trust
Nine teenage Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana have arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Read more »
Ghana: 10 Rising Ghanaian Musicians to Watch Out for in 2024
Accra Times
From skilled rappers to soulful singers, these rising stars are gradually pushing the boundaries of Ghanaian music and gaining international recognition. Read more »
Ghana: Over 20,000 Farmers in Cocoa Growing Areas to Benefit From a $4million World Bank Climate Finance Project
Accra Times
Over 20,000 farmers to benefit from a $4million dollar World Bank Climate Finance programme following an agreement signed with Solidaridad. Read more »
Ghana: Absence of Ghanaian Artists At Afronation Portugal Calls for More Investment - Berny Sarfo
Accra Times
According to Mr. Sarfo, the absence of Ghanaian acts among the line up of musicians from other countries, was a daunting issue, which highlights the fact that Ghanaian artistes… Read more »
Nigeria: Sallah - Nigerian Muslims Lament High Ram Prices Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
Premium Times
Many of the ram sellers attributed the high prices to the high cost of feed and transportation. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Must Apologise to Finidi, Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Tells NFF
Premium Times
Since Saturday's outburst, opinions have been divided over the plausibility or otherwise of Osimhen's action. Read more »
June 15
Nigeria: Nigeria's Super Falcons Get New World Ranking
Premium Times
The Super Falcons remained static in the ranking, amassing same standing as it did on 15 March. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Tortured for Filming the Police [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) strongly condemns the brutal assault of Gabriel Idibia, a Kaduna State Correspondent of the Daily Times newspapers, and demands justice… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Sahara - Burkina Faso Reaffirms Support for Autonomy Plan, 'Best Solution'
MAP
Burkina Faso reiterated, in New York, its support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative, "the best solution" to the regional dispute around the Sahara. Read more »
June 14
Ghana: Ghana Health Service Investigates Report of Patient 'Left in Bush to Die'
Accra Times
GHS has commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the abandoned woman's death. Read more »
Ghana: 53% Aged 10 'Without Proficiency in Literacy, Numeracy'
Ghanaian Times
At least 53 per cent of children, aged 10-year-old in Ghana do not have proficiency in literacy and numeracy. Read more »
Nigeria: More People Dying From Lack of Access to Blood Than Communicable Diseases - Govt
Leadership
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark this year's World Blood Donor Day, the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has called for more voluntary blood donation, saying… Read more »
Niger: Niger Court Strips Ousted President of Immunity
VOA
Niger's highest court on Friday lifted immunity from prosecution for ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, clearing the way for the military junta that removed him from office to try… Read more »
Liberia: War Crimes Advocate Solicits Support From U.S. Congress
New Dawn
Dr. Alan White, the former chief investigator of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, is asking the United States Congress to play a critical role in sourcing funding for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Fuels Tensions in Nigeria
UN News
Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people's lives and triggering conflict over… Read more »
Niger: 600 US Troops Remain in Niger As Withdrawal Continues
VOA
About 600 U.S. military personnel remain in Niger, as American troops continue to withdraw from the country before a mid-September deadline, according to a senior U.S. defense… Read more »
Nigeria: June 12th - Can We Really Celebrate 25 Years of Democracy?, By Jibrin Ibrahim [opinion]
Premium Times
As we celebrate the great events that followed the annulled election of 12th June 1993, let us not forget that the event was a very long time ago, 31 years is ancient history for a… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Arrest Policy Under Scrutiny for Gender Inclusivity
Liberian Observer
Supported by the Kvinna Till Kvinna Foundation and Sweden in Liberia, the Organization for Women and Children (ORWOCH) recently held a day-long focus group discussion to integrate… Read more »
Liberia: Only President Boakai Is Entitled to Presidential Lounge - Govt
New Dawn
The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Information, Culture, Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), clarifies that only President Joseph Boakai is entitled to use the Presidential… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Provides $50 Million to Improve Cameroon's Transport Sector Development in the North-West Region [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved $50 million in additional financing (AF) from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support the construction of urban roads in the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Receives $35 Million Payment for Verified Reduction of Carbon Emissions [press release]
World Bank
Payment is based on high-integrity emission reductions from forest conservation, forest rehabilitation, and agroforestry activities. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Govt Reduces Prices of Basic Commodities
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has reduced the prices of basic commodities to ease the financial burden of meeting necessities, a move welcomed by households… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Abuses in Ethiopia Must End, El Fasher Crisis Update, UN Stands With Niger
UN News
The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Federal Health Ministry Not Hiring - Ignore Online Posts Claiming Otherwise
Africa Check
Nigeria's federal health ministry not hiring - ignore online posts claiming otherwise Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holidays to Mark Eid-El-Kabir Celebration
Premium Times
The government congratulated all Muslim Ummah at home and in the diaspora. Read more »